# iWriteWords vs Interactive Alphabet ABC's

The clearest difference is monetization model: iWriteWords at free against Interactive Alphabet ABC's's paid. iWriteWords also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and chart position (#137 vs unranked). Interactive Alphabet ABC's's advantage is ratings volume (62 vs 12). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

iWriteWords costs $2.99 and Interactive Alphabet ABC's $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

iWriteWords holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interactive Alphabet ABC's has 62 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of iWriteWords's written reviews are positive against 83% of Interactive Alphabet ABC's's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iWriteWords | Interactive Alphabet ABC's |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iwritewords/id307025309/reviews)** | [4.5 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interactive-alphabet-abcs/id383967580/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **62** |
| Positive reviews | **93.8% of reviews** | 83.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#137** | — |
| Size | 156 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roy Winata](https://appshunter.io/developer/1324561549) | [Piikea St. LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/383967583) |

## What reviewers say

### iWriteWords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iwritewords/id307025309)

**Currently charting:** #137 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

This app combines drawing letters with a fun game where players guide a character to collect numbered balls. Successfully drawing all letters reveals a cute illustration and allows progression to new levels.

**Highlights:** Draw letters to collect numbered balls, Guide character with finger, Reveal cute drawings upon word completion, Slide letters into a spinning hole, Advance through levels

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy for a preschooler to use
- 👍 Awesome app - best of class
- 👍 Helping my toddler write and spell words
- 👍 Very good
- 👍 Really cool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glad to see the update
- 🐛 Good, but more realistic and fun pictures please!
- 🐛 Good BUT ....
- 🐛 Needs a little more.
- 🐛 Some things arnt great.

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes
- Incompatible with iOS 6
- Letters not dropping in correct orientation
- Freezes almost every time used

**Requested features**

- Add your own word option
- additional practice
- option to pick letters
- phonics option
- ability to input words and names


### Interactive Alphabet ABC's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interactive-alphabet-abcs/id383967580)

This app offers a comprehensive alphabet learning experience for young children. It features interactive letter toys, singing robots, tracing activities, and typing games to develop foundational reading skills. Parents can also customize content with personal photos and words.

**Highlights:** Interactive letter toys, Alphabet song with animated robots, Letter and word tracing, Keyboard typing practice, Customizable photos and words, Phonic sounds, Left-handed tracing support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and interactive
- 🎨 Colorful and engaging graphics
- 🎓 Helps kids learn alphabet and letter sounds
- 🔊 High-quality audio and music
- 📷 Ability to add custom photos and voice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔊 Background music can be too loud
- 🇺🇸 American pronunciation not suitable for all regions
- 🔤 Uses uppercase letters instead of lowercase

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to exit the 'O' for Olives page
- Sound stops working after app updates

**Requested features**

- Add option to turn off background music
- Improve navigation with a 'home' button
- Incorporate more common words for each letter
- Provide a version with UK/regional English pronunciation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iWriteWords free?

iWriteWords costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Interactive Alphabet ABC's free?

Interactive Alphabet ABC's costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iWriteWords or Interactive Alphabet ABC's?

iWriteWords is rated higher. iWriteWords averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Interactive Alphabet ABC's averages 4.5 from 62 ratings.

### Do iWriteWords or Interactive Alphabet ABC's have ads?

Neither iWriteWords nor Interactive Alphabet ABC's shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iWriteWords or Interactive Alphabet ABC's?

iWriteWords ships an update every 6 weeks, and Interactive Alphabet ABC's every 6 weeks. Most recently, iWriteWords was updated on October 18, 2026 and Interactive Alphabet ABC's on October 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*